The meaning of National Day

1. National Symbol

The National Day of the People's Republic of China is a symbol of the country. It appears with the emergence of the country and becomes particularly important. It has become a symbol of an independent country, reflecting the country's national system and political system. ?

2. Functional manifestation

Once the special commemoration method of National Day becomes a new, national holiday form, it will carry the function of reflecting the cohesion of the country and the nation. At the same time, the large-scale celebrations on National Day are also a concrete manifestation of the government’s mobilization and appeal.

3. Basic Characteristics

Showing national strength, enhancing national confidence, reflecting cohesion, and exerting appeal are the three basic characteristics of the National Day celebration.

Festival activities during National Day:

1. Put up lanterns and streamers

Every National Day in China, all enterprises and institutions will hang up lanterns or banners with "Happy National Day" and other slogans were used to celebrate the National Day; bonsai and hydrogen balloons with slogans were placed on the square to welcome the National Day with a joyful atmosphere.

2. National Day Holiday

Since 1999, National Day has been the "Golden Week" holiday in mainland China. The statutory holiday time for National Day is 3 days, and the two weekends before and after are adjusted to a total of 7 days of holiday; for overseas institutions and enterprises in mainland China, it is 3-7 days; for the Macau Special Administrative Region, it is 2 days, and for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, it is 7 days. 1st.

As of 2014, the notice of holiday arrangements of the General Office of the State Council of China will be from October 1st to 7th, with a maximum of 7 days. Go to work on September 28th (Sunday) and October 11th (Saturday).

National Day 2021: October 1st to 7th, 7 days off. Go to work on September 26th (Sunday) and October 9th (Saturday).

Reference for the above content? Baidu Encyclopedia-National Day of the People’s Republic of China